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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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